Viridien selected to support technology-driven mineral exploration programme in Oman
Published by Jane Bentham,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
Viridien has been awarded a comprehensive remote sensing programme by Minerals Development Oman (MDO), a leading mining entity in the Sultanate of Oman, to identify, map and rank mineralisation prospectivity potential across seven concessions, covering a total area of 16 000 km².
Following a series of remote sensing programmes conducted to support mineral exploration initiatives, Viridien is now pleased to aid the strategic development of Oman’s mineral resources led by MDO.
Viridien’s multi-disciplinary team of experts will use machine learning, high-performance computing, advanced processing algorithms and archives of multi- and hyperspectral satellite imagery to create their innovative Bare Earth Plus models. These will be integrated with structural, airborne geophysical, and gamma-ray spectrometry data, to support MDO in identifying the mineral potential in the Samail and Masirah Ophiolites.
MDO’s CEO, Nasser Al Maqbali, stated: “We are pleased to partner with Viridien for this remote sensing programme. This collaboration underscores our commitment to harnessing the power of AI tools and cutting-edge solutions and integrating them into our exploration and mining operations. We look forward to a fruitful partnership supporting our vision of expanding our mineral resources in the Sultanate.”
Peter Whiting, EVP, Geoscience, Viridien, said, “Following our fifty-year track record supporting mineral exploration projects, Viridien is pleased to assist MDO with our advanced remote sensing, AI and integrated Minerals & Mining solutions. Our aim is to support more efficient and accurate decision-making for mine operators throughout the mining lifecycle. We look forward to building a long-term partnership with MDO as they achieve their strategic vision of delivering a sustainable future for Oman.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/20092024/viridien-selected-to-support-technology-driven-mineral-exploration-programme-in-oman/
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